Physiotherapy in Women With Peripheral Persistent Pain Following Breast Cancer Treatment

"The protocol consists in:~• Flexibility and Strengthening Exercises of the shoulder muscles conventionally performed in shoulder pathology treatment:~* Mobilisation Joint Exercises.~* Isometrics and Resisted Exercises (elastic bands)."

"The protocol consists in:~* Dry Needling in active myofascial trigger points related to shoulder joint (optimal hygiene and disinfection before and after needling). Special care in muscles located in the arm in women with axillary node dissection.~* If Upper Limb Neural Tension Test is positive, neurodynamic techniques will be included."

"The protocol consists in:~Scapula-focused exercises: based on evaluation of scapular dyskinesis and Kinetic Medial Rotation Test as well as inherent characteristics of each woman, individualized scapular exercises were prescribed based on a motor control approach with emphasis on obtaining a neutral scapular orientation."

"The protocol consists in:~Therapeutic Education about chronic shoulder pain using a slide show, anatomical models, providing information and analysis of real clinical cases."